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SY vs. YALA, MAX, CARS, NRDS, and MOMO

Should you buy So-Young International stock or one of its competitors? So-Young International's main competitors and comparable companies include Yalla Group (YALA), MediaAlpha (MAX), Cars.com (CARS), NerdWallet (NRDS), and Hello Group (MOMO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "interactive media & services" industry.

How does So-Young International compare to Yalla Group?

Yalla Group (NYSE:YALA) and So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

4.7% of Yalla Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.3% of So-Young International shares are owned by institutional investors. 52.2% of Yalla Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of So-Young International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Yalla Group has a net margin of 42.03% compared to So-Young International's net margin of -15.59%. Yalla Group's return on equity of 18.03% beat So-Young International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Yalla Group42.03% 18.03% 16.15%
So-Young International -15.59%-13.95%-9.10%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Yalla Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
So-Young International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Yalla Group has higher revenue and earnings than So-Young International. So-Young International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yalla Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Yalla Group$341.94M2.44$149.84M$0.796.92
So-Young International$217.84M1.04-$34.65M-$0.36N/A

Yalla Group has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, So-Young International has a beta of 2, meaning that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, So-Young International had 1 more articles in the media than Yalla Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for So-Young International and 0 mentions for Yalla Group. So-Young International's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Yalla Group's score of 0.00 indicating that So-Young International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Yalla Group Neutral
So-Young International Positive

Summary

Yalla Group beats So-Young International on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does So-Young International compare to MediaAlpha?

So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) and MediaAlpha (NYSE:MAX) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, MediaAlpha had 13 more articles in the media than So-Young International. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for MediaAlpha and 1 mentions for So-Young International. So-Young International's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat MediaAlpha's score of 0.29 indicating that So-Young International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
So-Young International Positive
MediaAlpha Neutral

MediaAlpha has higher revenue and earnings than So-Young International. So-Young International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MediaAlpha, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
So-Young International$217.84M1.04-$34.65M-$0.36N/A
MediaAlpha$1.11B0.72$25.62M$1.628.12

MediaAlpha has a net margin of 7.94% compared to So-Young International's net margin of -15.59%. So-Young International's return on equity of -13.95% beat MediaAlpha's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
So-Young International-15.59% -13.95% -9.10%
MediaAlpha 7.94%-301.42%28.23%

So-Young International has a beta of 2, suggesting that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MediaAlpha has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

35.3% of So-Young International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.4% of MediaAlpha shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.7% of So-Young International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of MediaAlpha shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

MediaAlpha has a consensus price target of $13.86, suggesting a potential upside of 5.35%. Given MediaAlpha's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MediaAlpha is more favorable than So-Young International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
So-Young International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
MediaAlpha
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Summary

MediaAlpha beats So-Young International on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does So-Young International compare to Cars.com?

So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) and Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Cars.com has a consensus price target of $14.83, indicating a potential upside of 19.71%. Given Cars.com's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cars.com is more favorable than So-Young International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
So-Young International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Cars.com
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

In the previous week, Cars.com had 7 more articles in the media than So-Young International. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Cars.com and 1 mentions for So-Young International. Cars.com's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat So-Young International's score of 0.93 indicating that Cars.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
So-Young International Positive
Cars.com Positive

So-Young International has a beta of 2, meaning that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cars.com has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

35.3% of So-Young International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of Cars.com shares are held by institutional investors. 16.7% of So-Young International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Cars.com shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Cars.com has a net margin of 4.73% compared to So-Young International's net margin of -15.59%. Cars.com's return on equity of 18.82% beat So-Young International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
So-Young International-15.59% -13.95% -9.10%
Cars.com 4.73%18.82%8.31%

Cars.com has higher revenue and earnings than So-Young International. So-Young International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cars.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
So-Young International$217.84M1.04-$34.65M-$0.36N/A
Cars.com$723.24M0.92$20.05M$0.5721.74

Summary

Cars.com beats So-Young International on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does So-Young International compare to NerdWallet?

NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) and So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

NerdWallet has higher revenue and earnings than So-Young International. So-Young International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NerdWallet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NerdWallet$836.60M0.75$48.70M$0.8911.06
So-Young International$217.84M1.04-$34.65M-$0.36N/A

NerdWallet has a net margin of 7.56% compared to So-Young International's net margin of -15.59%. NerdWallet's return on equity of 18.07% beat So-Young International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NerdWallet7.56% 18.07% 14.41%
So-Young International -15.59%-13.95%-9.10%

38.8% of NerdWallet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.3% of So-Young International shares are owned by institutional investors. 52.8% of NerdWallet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of So-Young International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NerdWallet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, So-Young International has a beta of 2, indicating that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, NerdWallet had 4 more articles in the media than So-Young International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for NerdWallet and 1 mentions for So-Young International. So-Young International's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat NerdWallet's score of 0.79 indicating that So-Young International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NerdWallet Positive
So-Young International Positive

NerdWallet presently has a consensus price target of $12.83, indicating a potential upside of 30.42%. Given NerdWallet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe NerdWallet is more favorable than So-Young International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NerdWallet
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
So-Young International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

NerdWallet beats So-Young International on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does So-Young International compare to Hello Group?

So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) and Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

So-Young International has a beta of 2, indicating that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hello Group has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Hello Group had 4 more articles in the media than So-Young International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Hello Group and 1 mentions for So-Young International. So-Young International's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Hello Group's score of 0.74 indicating that So-Young International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
So-Young International Positive
Hello Group Positive

35.3% of So-Young International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.0% of Hello Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.7% of So-Young International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 61.4% of Hello Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Hello Group has higher revenue and earnings than So-Young International. So-Young International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hello Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
So-Young International$217.84M1.04-$34.65M-$0.36N/A
Hello Group$1.48B0.42$114.97M$0.648.98

Hello Group has a net margin of 7.27% compared to So-Young International's net margin of -15.59%. Hello Group's return on equity of 7.04% beat So-Young International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
So-Young International-15.59% -13.95% -9.10%
Hello Group 7.27%7.04%5.39%

Hello Group has a consensus target price of $9.05, suggesting a potential upside of 57.39%. Given Hello Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hello Group is more favorable than So-Young International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
So-Young International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Hello Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Hello Group beats So-Young International on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SY vs. The Competition

MetricSo-Young InternationalInteractive Media & Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$223.52M$94.82B$33.06B$13.10B
Dividend YieldN/A3.84%5.33%10.45%
P/E Ratio-6.22977.77230.5925.28
Price / Sales1.04117.4061.5491.76
Price / CashN/A18.1222.2750.90
Price / Book0.9526.7811.266.24
Net Income-$34.65M$3.51B$1.09B$347.60M
7 Day Performance2.75%-0.99%0.56%1.07%
1 Month Performance34.13%0.09%1.12%1.03%
1 Year Performance-53.72%-10.94%3.70%20.77%

So-Young International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SY
So-Young International
0.4794 of 5 stars
$2.24
+1.8%
N/A-56.9%$223.52M$217.84MN/A2,348
YALA
Yalla Group
1.003 of 5 stars
$5.39
-0.3%
N/A-33.4%$823.69M$341.94M6.82630
MAX
MediaAlpha
3.6537 of 5 stars
$13.11
-3.2%
$13.86
+5.7%
+27.2%$803.30M$1.11B8.09160
CARS
Cars.com
4.2413 of 5 stars
$11.91
-2.3%
$14.83
+24.6%
-3.8%$665.49M$723.24M20.891,700
NRDS
NerdWallet
4.2332 of 5 stars
$9.77
-0.3%
$12.83
+31.4%
-3.8%$641.22M$836.60M10.95770

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This page (NASDAQ:SY) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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